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Lukas Ostertag and other makers German silver travelling tea set
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, leather (case), porcelain
Comprising:
teapot and cover, Lukas Ostertag, wood handle
tea caddy and cover, Johann Georg Sack
sugar box and cover Friedrich Schwestermüller
silver teaspoon, markers mark only Siebert (most probably Seling no. 39, Halberstadt), stipple dated 1769
a Japanese Imari cup and saucer
fitted leather-covered case
teapot and cover, Lukas Ostertag, wood handle
tea caddy and cover, Johann Georg Sack
sugar box and cover Friedrich Schwestermüller
silver teaspoon, markers mark only Siebert (most probably Seling no. 39, Halberstadt), stipple dated 1769
a Japanese Imari cup and saucer
fitted leather-covered case
Provenance
H. Matzke, Munich
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 123
Condition
rim of teapot very slightly misshapen so cover not perfect shutting. general condition good, marks clear. teapot gilt inside and with gilt finial. case with some scuffing, case also a key.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Lukas Ostertag, son of Nicholas Easter, was born in 1691. He became a master goldsmith in 1720, married in 1726, and died 1751.
Johann Georg Sack was baptized in 1698. He became master goldsmith in 1734 and married Maria Anna, the daughter of a goldsmith Samuel Freudenberger II, a year later. He died in 1761.
Frederick Schwestermüller II, son of Frederick Schwestermüller I, was born around 1682. He became a master goldsmith in 1713, married the same year, and died in 1752.
It is possible that Siebert worked as a goldsmith in Dessau, Anhalt and later in Halberstadt, Saxony, but no further information is known.
Johann Georg Sack was baptized in 1698. He became master goldsmith in 1734 and married Maria Anna, the daughter of a goldsmith Samuel Freudenberger II, a year later. He died in 1761.
Frederick Schwestermüller II, son of Frederick Schwestermüller I, was born around 1682. He became a master goldsmith in 1713, married the same year, and died in 1752.
It is possible that Siebert worked as a goldsmith in Dessau, Anhalt and later in Halberstadt, Saxony, but no further information is known.